Pupils and staff at Longcroft School and Sixth Form College in Beverley have a huge amount to celebrate as this year’s GCSE examination results are released. Over recent years the school gone from strength to strength, becoming one of the leading performers in the region and drawing in families from an increasingly broad geographical area.  

This year results have been very significantly above national comparisons across the board with exceptional performances across the range of subjects offered and many pupils achieving a succession of top grades. There have also been notable individual stories, such as those who have overcome particular and profound challenges to achieve their wonderful results.  

Last year, the school, which has been celebrated by both the Department for Education and Ofsted, became the most well attended secondary school in the region. Deputy Headteacher, Mr Rogers links the examination success with that achievement, stating ‘we are incredibly proud of our children and families for the commitment they show to their education. The impact of their efforts is no better demonstrated than through the exceptional exam results we are celebrating today’.   

David Perry, Headteacher of Longcroft School and Sixth Form, says, “We are so proud of all our pupils who today have seen their hard work and determination pay off. We know many will progress into our sixth form college, which celebrated great outcomes last week, while others will be exploring a range of wider options across the region. We wish them all every success. We must not underestimate how challenging the secondary educational experience has been for these young people, nor the significant shadow cast by the Covid pandemic. They have shown tremendous courage, character and fortitude.“  

Two pupils are now set to be presented with special letters of commendation after not only achieving the coveted grade 9 in 10 different subjects, but doing so with scores that placed them amongst the very highest performers in the country. Following his extraordinary achievement, Sam said, ‘I can’t believe my results. The progress I have made since the start of year 10 is amazing. I am so grateful to my teachers for inspiring me and helping me to achieve the grades I have.’